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The back-stop’s here? Bad puns with top political coverage from Northern Ireland. Red Lines brings you essential analysis and commentary by BBC NI’s politics team.

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Check latest episodes from Red Lines podcast

The 'Beige' Budget

2026/10/28

Mark Carruthers is joined by John Campbell, Andrew Webb and Jodie Carson to analyse the Chancellor's budget and what it means for Northern Ireland.

Drumcree: The political fallout

2026/10/14

Mark Carruthers is joined by Gareth Gordon, Sam McBride and David McCann to discuss the political ramifications of the Drumcree saga.

Drumcree: The Winners?

2026/09/30

Who are the political winners and losers from the Drumcree dispute? Mark Carruthers chats to Gareth Gordon, Sam McBride & David McCann

Trump: Orange is the new Green

2026/09/16

Mark Carruthers discusses the recent comments on Irish unity by US President Donald Trump with David Young, Ben Lowry and Diarmaid Ferriter.

The Adrian Dunbar Interview

2026/09/02

Mark Carruthers chats to Line of Duty's Adrian Dunbar about growing up in Northern Ireland and his political influences.

The Kate Nicholl Interview

2026/08/19

Mark Carruthers speaks to Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl about her political influences.

The Martina Anderson Interview

2026/08/05

Mark Carruthers asks former Sinn Féin MEP and IRA member Martina Anderson about her political life and experiences.

The Emma Little-Pengelly Interview

2026/07/21

Mark Carruthers sits down with the deputy First Minister to talk about her political inspirations & influences.

Donaldson's downfall

2026/06/24

Mark Carruthers is joined by Gareth Gordon, Suzanne Breen and Tim Cairns to discuss the disgraced former DUP Leader.

Makerfield Matters?

2026/06/11

Will Andy Burnham make it to Downing Street? And what impact might he have on NI? Mark chats to Adam Payne, John Rentoul, Cat Neilan & David McCann

Talking ballots

2026/05/27

Mark Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Breen, David McCann and Jayne McCormick to look ahead to the Assembly election next year.

Celtic fringe benefits?

2026/05/13

What impact might three nationalist first ministers have on UK politics? Mark Carruthers talks to Tom Kelly, Prof Jon Tonge and Prof Ailsa Henderson.

Come on Arlene

2026/04/29

Mark Carruthers is joined by Gareth Gordon, Suzanne Breen and Tim Cairns to reflect on the resignation of DUP Leader Arlene Foster five years ago and the party chaos it caused.

Anglo-Irish Editions

2026/04/15

Mark Carruthers is joined by British writers Iain Dale and James Hawe to discuss their views and appreciation for Ireland.

Old Tensions: New Ties

2026/04/01

Mark Carruthers is joined by Paul Johnston, former British Ambassador to Ireland; Mark Hennessey, The Irish Times; and Brigid Laffan from the European University Institute.